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"Egg-stra special." ~ Kirkus Reviews
COMING IN FEBRUARY 2023!
PICK A PERFECT EGG

Illustrations by Jarvis

"Pick a perfect egg with care --
Choose a white one nested there.
Gather more and softly stack them.
Just be cautious not to crack them!"


Hop your way through a springtime day, 
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all the way to Easter Sunday.
From selecting eggs on a farm 
to decorating them
with crayons, dyes, and jewels, the reader
follows children to the culmination of  

a fun and festive Easter egg hunt!

Published by Walker Children's Books (UK) and Candlewick Press (US). UK pre-order at your favorite book shop or AmazonUK. US pre-order at your favorite bookstore, Bookshop.org, Indiebound, or AmazonUS.
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** Looking for an autographed copy for
someone special? Contact the folks at
Coalesce Bookstore in Morro Bay, CA.
805-772-2880



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UK edition, available from 4 August 2022
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US edition, available from February 14, 2023
TOGETHER WITH YOU
Illustrations by Jarvis

From "dashing through drops, side by side," 
to "cuddling up close, you and me,"
a child cherishes a year full of memories
with a grandparent. This gentle book makes it clear that
"no matter the weather,
whatever we do,
every day's better,
together with you."


Published by Walker Children's Books in the UK, and available
at your favourite bookshop, or online at Amazon UK.
Published by Candlewick Press in the US, and available at your favorite bookstore, Bookshop.org, Indiebound, and Amazon US.

​"A lovely bedtime pick
to share with a beloved
grandparent."

​~Kirkus Reviews
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** For an autographed copy, contact Coalesce Bookstore in Morro Bay, CA.
​805-772-2880

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Published by Walker Children's Books (UK) and Candlewick Press (US). Available from your local bookseller, IndieBound, Amazon, AmazonUK or Barnes and Noble.com.
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** For an autographed copy of PICK A PUMPKIN, contact the fabulous folks at Coalesce Bookstore in Morro Bay, CA. 
​805-772-2880
PICK A PUMPKIN
Illustrations by Jarvis
​"Pick a pumpkin from the patch.
Tall and lean or short and fat.
Vivid orange, ghostly white,
or speckled green, might be just right."



Pairing a wonderfully rhythmic read-aloud text with expressive retro illustrations, author Patricia Toht and illustrator Jarvis capture all the excitement and familial feeling of a favorite holiday tradition.

"The nearly flawless rhythm of the text is a pleasure to read and will likely become a favorite...Enchanting."
~ Kirkus Reviews


"...sure to be another crowd-pleaser,
perfect for home snuggling and
group storytimes alike."
~ Booklist (starred review)

"...the rhymes are lively and lilting...
pictures evoke the spirit of homespun fun."
~ Publishers Weekly

"Perfect for storytime and a good
addition to your Halloween books."
~ School Library Journal

An Illinois Reads selection, 2020-21
Agriculture in the Classroom book, 2020
A ​Bank Street Best Book of the Year, 2020
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Would you like an autographed copy? Contact Coalesce Bookstore in
​Morro Bay, CA
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805-772-2880
DRESS LIKE A GIRL
Illustrations by Lorian Tu-Dean

​"A promotion of girl power...girl-centric playtime, role play, and friendship."
~ Kirkus Reviews

"What does it mean to 'dress like a girl'? The six youngsters in this title show that there are no restrictions when it comes time to answering that question... The girls-can-do-anything theme rings loud and clear and is presented with energy in an entertaining format."
~ ALA Booklist

 "Tu-Dean captures the joy of dressing up, friendship, and discovery in her mixed-media art. Fashion is limitless and fun, Toht suggests -- but it's not so much the clothes that matter than the individual underneath."
~ Publishers Weekly



​Published by HarperCollins Children's Books. Currently available at your local bookseller, IndieBound, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble.com.
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PICK A PINE TREE
Illustrations by Jarvis

​"Pick this delightful story for a Christmas storytime, for library collections, or for family reading around the Christmas tree."
~ Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Holiday spirit crackles in Toht's warm, step-by-step recounting of how humble stately pines transform into shimmering Christmas trees."
~ Publishers Weekly

"Toht's rhyming text is greatly illuminated by Jarvis's mixed-media illustrations, which imbue each step in the process with holiday warmth and capably capture that satisfying , twinkling glow of Christmas decorations."
~ The Horn Book Magazine


Published by Walker Children's Books (UK) and Candlewick Press (US). Available now at your local bookshop or from these online sellers:
Indiebound, Amazon US, Amazon UK, and Barnes & Noble.com.
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**  Looking for a special Christmas gift for a child you love? For an autographed copy of 
PICK A PINE TREE, contact the fabulous folks at Coalesce Book Store in Morro Bay, CA.
​805-772-2880

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London lover? Get an autographed copy of ALL ABOARD THE LONDON BUS! Coalesce Bookstore in Morro Bay, CA, would be happy to help you!
​805-772-2880

ALL ABOARD THE LONDON BUS
Illustrations by Sam Usher

​Come! Board the double-decker bus
and see the London sights with us.
At any time, hop off. Explore!
Then climb back on and ride some more...


Spend a day in London! Climb aboard the bus with fun, child-friendly poems that introduce readers to the wonderful capital city and all its secrets. Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, listen to the bells of Big Ben, and marvel at London Eye. Escape the rain when you stop for tea and zip along on the Tube, London's Underground trains. Sam Usher brings it all to life with his signature style and humour, and non-fiction facts provide more information about the subjects. This gorgeous celebration of London will be loved by both tourists and those who call the city home.

"Sam Usher's timeless images and Patricia Toht's elegant verses...impart a beguiling sense of the capital's history, changing weathers, treasures, and secrets."
~ The Guardian, Children's Book Roundup

Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.
Available now at your local bookshop or from these online sellers:
Amazon US, Amazon UK, IndieBound, Barnes & Noble.com.


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THE POETRY FRIDAY ANTHOLOGY FOR CELEBRATIONS
Compiled by Sylvia Vardell and Janet Wong

This collection of 156 poems celebrates all types of holidays throughout the year. Poems in both English and Spanish are divided by months. Topics range from traditional holidays to odd occasions, and celebrations of diversity to historic remembrances. Choose your favorites!

Do you know who "invented" the sandwich? Take a peek at my poem on November 3 (National Sandwich Day), to discover who usually gets the credit!

The anthology comes in a Children's edition and a Teacher/Librarian edition.

Published by Pomelo Books. Available at Amazon and QEP Books.
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AND THE CROWD GOES WILD! A GLOBAL GATHERING OF SPORTS POEMS
​Compiled by Carol-Ann Hoyte and Heidi Roemer

Fifty children's poets from around the world, including J. Patrick Lewis, Avis Harley, and Charles Ghigna, celebrate their favorite sports. From well-known sports to lesser-known games, these poems are sure to raise a cheer!
Curling, a Winter Olympics sport is featured in my poem in this collection.
​Available in print and e-book at Amazon.

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DAILY LIFE IN ANCIENT AND MODERN MOSCOW
Illustrated by Bob Moulder

Have you ever wondered what daily life was like long ago? Come stroll through Red Square on a busy market day in Moscow, attend the coronation of the Russian czar Peter I, take a troika (sled) ride through the snowy Russian countryside, and more.

Published by Runestone Press, this book is currently out of print, but may be available through your local library or third-party sellers.